Ah Vienna the epicentre of Christmas! The cities Baroque Streets and Imperial Palaces fill up with festive cheer each year winter as the city blossoms with Christmas markets selling festive nik-naks and gluhwein, even an old Grinch like me can?t help but get into the Christmas spirit.
TLE were kindly asked by Le Méridien Vienna to experience a long weekend in November in what has to be one of the Europes most magnificent and magical cities and here is our review of the hotel.
Read our review with GM Gabriella Benz
Background and Concept
Located right in the heart of the city on the Ringstraße (the main road around the Old Town) Le Méridien oozes style and cutting edge design. The hotel has had a multimillion pound refurbishment and the large lobby now connects the hotel’s restaurant You and it’s uber chic Moet Champagne bar with the rest of the hotel space. Le Méridien Vienna is five-star all the way with service slick and on point without being too fussy. The basement houses a pool, spa and gym and each of the 295 rooms are contemporary in design and fitted with some cool tech, like Dyson hair dryers rooms also come with a free minibar which are refilled daily, making Le Méridien the ideal base for a weekend break!
Location
So when I say you are right in the heart of the city, I really meant it! The hotel is only a short stroll away from the Vienna State Opera and the Imperial Hofburg Palace. All historical attractions and the main shopping district are...